Arctic Ocean Explorations with Frances Crable
Season 2, Episode 7
12/8/25
In this episode, we hear from Frances Crable. Frances is a PhD candidate studying Arctic Ocean Biogeochemistry at the University of Illinois Chicago. In our conversation, we discuss her field research in the Canadian Arctic, arctic phytoplankton, biogeochemical cycling, and the impact of science communication.
Frances’ research focuses on arctic ocean phytoplankton, nutrient cycles, and the impacts of climate change. Frances works in the Gonzalez-Meler Stable Isotope Lab and also works with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research. Frances has been a speaker for TEDx Chicago and was a 2024 Yale Environmental Fellow. She was featured in the PBS documentary Frozen Obsession.
Connect with Frances:
https://francescrable.weebly.com/
https://www.instagram.com/phytofran
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-crable
https://www.pbs.org/video/frozen-obsession-nsbaqw/
CREDITS
Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan
Co-produced by Lucy Little
Edited by Maxfield Biggs
Music by Naima Mackrel